ENERGETICALLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

energetically

adverb

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner the crew worked energetically to get the parade float done on time

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Recent Examples of energetically Molecules pooling close to regions that repel water can be forced into distinctive arrangements that are energetically costly to maintain, resembling pieces of a jigsaw puzzle pushed into patterns poised on the verge of scattering. — Mike McRae 13, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 The government once dedicated itself energetically to distributing homesteads or homes. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 The 49ers energetically dominated in a 27-7 victory while the Rams exhaustedly despaired in front of more than 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue that hosts Australian rules football games that aren’t this ugly. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 In what is often considered Pelechian’s magnum opus, the ancient antagonism of nature and humanity plays out in a depiction of a remote farming community, energetically scored with Armenian folk music and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 There was also a large contingent of Iranian fans who energetically waved the nation’s current flag. — Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 When stewardship of the program passed to my colleagues and me, our responsibility was to expand energetically into a new age of media technology while preserving the values our audience expects. — Joanna Ossinger,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 June 2026 We are energetically drawn to and away from different things at various points in our lives. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The crowd also reacted energetically to questions about Kansas City barbecue and a call for Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026

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The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

Adverb

There was also significant vandalism to the school's library, with books, furniture, and electronic equipment destroyed and a door forcibly opened.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The Houthis had also been forcibly recruiting large numbers of children and Ethiopian migrants, using them as human shields, spies and for dangerous mine-planting.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

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Roast tofu and sweet potatoes, ruffly kale, a powerfully herby dressing.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
In a powerfully compelling novel that brims with the cadences of the Black South, Jones explores the women’s diverging lives while using them as a lens to observe social injustice in language that is intimate, conversational, and musical.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerfully

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Dropped by his followers and shunned by his circle, Jim has only Lucien on his side, a skinny and fiercely loyal admirer.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
In Flanagan‘s take, Margaret is fiercely committed to shielding Carrie from the world’s dangers and from her classmates’ cruelty, even becoming a parental advocate in their community and on social media.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

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The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.

— Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Several senior Iranian officials have vehemently denied these accusations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehemently

Adverb

And even DeVonta Smith, who made his return from injury Sunday, landed hard in the fourth quarter and appeared to be shaken up.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
The Capricorn Moon squares the Sun in your sign, making private responsibilities or family dynamics harder to tune out.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

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